Why Chris Hansen hasn't seen the new film about 'To Catch a Predator'

Key Points:

• Chris Hansen, known for "To Catch a Predator," walked out of a screening of the A24 film "Primetime," in which Robert Pattinson portrays him, due to refusal to sign a nondisclosure agreement that he felt limited his legal rights regarding his portrayal.
• Despite his objections, Hansen’s company bought preshow ads in theaters showing "Primetime," promoting his current sting operations on the TruBlu streaming platform, directing audiences to see the "real Chris Hansen."
• "Primetime," directed by Lance Oppenheim and inspired by a 2007 Esquire article, revisits the controversial "To Catch a Predator" franchise, highlighting both its impact on true crime media and the ethical debates it sparked.
• Hansen has expressed a desire for clearer disclaimers that the film is fictional and possibly financial contributions to victim support organizations, criticizing the film’s use of his and others' likenesses in a largely fictionalized story.
• The original "To Catch a Predator" series, which used decoys to expose men soliciting minors, ended after a tragic incident involving a targeted prosecutor's suicide, and while praised for raising awareness, it faced criticism over journalistic ethics and collaboration with law enforcement.